RA/Rear Axle & Suspension — On-Vehicle Replacement of Side Gear Shaft Oil Seal, page 26

RA-26

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Differential

ON-VEHICLE REPLACEMENT OF SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page RA-16)

3. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Using SST, remove the side gear shaft.
SST 09520-24010
(b) Remove the snap ring from the side gear shaft.

4. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010

5. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, drive in the oil seal.
SST 09608-10010, 09608-35014 (09608-06020)
(b) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.

6. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFT
(a) Install a new snap ring to the side gear shaft.
(b) Using SST, drive in the side gear shaft to the differential.
SST 09520-24010

7. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(See page RA-21)

8. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Fill with hypoid gear oil if necessary.
Oil grade: API GL-5 hypoid gear oil or LSD oil (LSD only)
Viscosity: Above —18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below —18°C (0°F) SAE 80W-90 or 80W
Capacity: 1.3 liters (1.4 US qts, 1.1 Imp.qts)

0—5 mm (0—0.20 in.)